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whyweworship
From Our point of view
When we meet together to seek God through Scripture, prayer, and in song, He reveals Himself to us. When we see God for who He is, we can’t help but respond, both individually and corporately as a church. Worship should cause us to reflect on the majesty and graciousness of God, contrasted to our own unworthiness. Our singing, praying, studying His word, giving, and communion are designed by God to bring us closer to Him and to cause us to think like Him, thus becoming more like Him. “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8). Our worship is for God, not man. Worship also helps us develop a Christ-like character. We become like those we admire and worship, thus when we worship God we tend to value what God values and gradually take on the characteristics and qualities of God. "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ" (Philippians 2:5).
From Jesus’ point of view
Jesus said, “Believe me…a time is coming and has now come when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks” (John 4). Jesus precedes His teaching with a profound statement - "Believe Me” – which is not found in any other place in the gospels. When Jesus says, "Believe Me" He is telling His audience to follow Him; that what He is about to say concerning worship is imperative. His discussion of true worship includes the following: the necessity of God through the Spirit as well the necessity of sound biblical teaching. He finally adds at the end of this verse, “…they are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks.”
From an Unbeliever’s point of view
Worship can also be a form of witnessing to unbelievers. When unbelievers watch genuine worship, it becomes a powerful witness. In Acts 2 - on the day of Pentecost - God’s presence was so evident in the disciples’ worship service that it attracted the attention of unbelievers throughout the entire city! Acts 2:6 says, “…a crowd came together.” We learn later on that this same crowd of 3,000 people was saved that day through the power of the Gospel message and the genuine worship and teaching of Peter and the rest of the disciples.
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